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Peer reviewedNovak, Joseph D. – Science Education, 1977
Advocates the educational theories of David Ausubel as a basis on which to build science and mathematics curricula and instructional procedures. Offers interpretations of Piaget's conservation tasks in Ausubelian theory. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Davis, Robert B. – 1983
Research on mathematics instruction is reviewed in order to respond to two questions: (1) Has the influx of talented people who have entered the mathematics instruction field over the last three decades changed anything? and (2) Will any of the work being done actually improve mathematics instruction? The different ways in which parents, students,…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedDavis, Robert B. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1993
Attempts to distinguish between the lecture method and the constructivist approach, in general, and by citing classroom scenarios. The author cautions those whose writing seems to unintentionally endorse traditional lecture and drill and practice methods. (MKR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Content Area Writing, Elementary Secondary Education
